Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

46% of Sinclair Broadcast Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sinclair Broadcast Group 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

Marketing Consultant (64) , Account Executive (51) , Producer (48) , News Producer (43) , Master Control Operator (36) , Production Assistant (25) , Digital Content Producer (17) , Photographer (17) , News Photographer (16) , Manager (15) , Newscast Director (15) , Sales (15) , Digital Sales Coordinator (12) , Inventory Specialist (12) , Multimedia Journalist (12)

What are the pros of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some of the people are good to work with." ((in 146 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 95 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 27 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 19 reviews)); "The team I work with is great and I was able to get a promotion after my first year which I’m very thankful for." ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay compared to other local TV stations within the same city that are owned by companies that are not Sinclair." ((in 138 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 111 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 34 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 32 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sinclair Broadcast Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sinclair Broadcast Group locations?

Seattle , Baltimore , Hunt Valley , San Antonio , Arlington , Nashville , Birmingham , Columbus , Oklahoma City , Cincinnati , Washington , Austin , Salt Lake City , Cedar Rapids , Pensacola , Boise , Dayton , Cockeysville , West Palm Beach , Las Vegas , Pittsburgh , New York , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Harrisburg , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,375 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,375 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,375 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sinclair Broadcast Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jun 17, 2023

Fun(ish) job, horrible career

Production assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great way to get your toes wet in media.

Cons

production workers are treated as second class citizens to producers, talent etc. you will never make a real living wage and others in the company are making 150k+

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review as your feedback is important to us. While we are glad you feel Sinclair is a fun place to work in the media industry, we take your personal concerns seriously and know there is always room to improve. If you’d like to share more information about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

2.0

Jun 15, 2023

Pay sucks! Coworkers are nice

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers can be nice, Hybrid

Cons

Pay sucks, Overworked, poor management

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoy working with your coworkers and the opportunity to have a flexible hybrid work schedule. We do take your personal concerns about salary and management seriously, though, and would love to talk to you further about how you think we can improve. If you’d be willing to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

4.0

Jun 14, 2023

Great Company Overall

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful Benefits Great opportunity to move up Your voice is heard

Cons

Pay was below the national average Layoffs happened a couple of times

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thanks so much for leaving a review. We are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience working at Sinclair and also recognize the competitive benefits package and growth opportunities we strive to provide our hardworking team members. If you’d ever like to share more about your experience, don’t hesitate to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

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Jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Human Resources Generalist

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Human Resources Generalist

Salt Lake City, UT

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Product Support Specialist